Aye, not sure how many shows to expect, if it'll be a full tour or just a handful of shows. Preparing myself for the prospect of travelling to mainland Europe if there isn't a UK show.

Song wise, of course I'm hoping for rarities. "Holy Water", as you say Muppet, would be a treat. If they can somehow get Kiske along (maybe as a support act, in one form or another) then "Judas at the Opera" would be ace. Not sure if to expect songs they've never done before, although it seems to be something they've been doing recently so who knows.

Others I'd like to see (that they've played before) - obviously not expecting all of them:

NavigatorUnder the MoonDown to the DevilSpooks in the AtticThe AsylumScarlet RoseFairytalePainting on the WallThe Eternal Wayfarer (sounded a little rough round the edges from the live vid on youtube though) Theater of Salvation (aka the holy grail)

Never played (that I know of):

Rise of the Morning GloryWasted TimeDragonflySabre & Torch

Not asking for much am I? In all honesty though, like Muppet above, I'd just be happy to be there.

When asked if there will be a new Edguy Album in 2017, Tobi replied with "Partly...", so we'll probably get at least some new songs as it seems I expected a new Best Of/Compilation with some extra songs added, or an EP like they did for Superheroes before Rocket Ride came out, but a boxset would be great too, I think Is it confirmed it will be a boxset?

For the anniversary shows ... I'd love if they would do something similiar to what Dream Theater's anniversary tour was like. They played one song from every album they've released. With regard to Edguy, this could probably even work with 1-2 songs from every album But I'd be happy if they played only one song from the ones you've mentioned before, especially "Down to the Devil" or "The Asylum" ... or "Hallowed" Really loved when they played "Out of Control", "Spooks in the Attic" and ... well, "9-2-9" at the Bang Your Head!!!-festival in 2012, even though the latter is now forever immortalized in "Love Tyger" Poor Tobi, second and last time they've played this song

lordpigeon wrote:Where's the info/rumours about a new album/boxset come from?

From Tobi himself, mostly.He has talked about it on his radio show.He also answers fans questions in the comment section on Avantasia's Facebook page which is now Tobias Sammet & Avantasia.https://www.facebook.com/avantasia/

He doesn't always respond but he does, often enough.

SO, if you are a fan of his work with Avantasia, Edguy or any other project he is part of, ANYTHING TOBIAS SAMMET, then it is a great idea to follow him on his social media sites, ESPECIALLY this Facebook page as he does post weekly, read and respond.

Also, write into his radio show. He wants his fans writing into him so he can read out the emails on air and answer your questions. In German OR English. Give it a try!

I was advised it will be a boxset or at least that is what the current working idea is and Tobi had already mentioned it as such on his show, as a work in progress, boxset thing. BUT it may change.Then again, i may have been misinformed.HOWEVER Tobi said he will tell us all more when the time is right.

Mirador wrote: "9-2-9"

OMG, someone strap him to a chair that is bolted to the stage floor when he sings that please!?!I'm always so terrified he is going to injury himself, beyond repair.I know first hand how a split second/injury can change the course of the rest of your life!*hides face*